Dialectic: “You and I see things differently. Let’s together attempt to determine what is true by discussing our assumptions and observations.”
Argumentation: “You seem to hold as true something which is, in fact, false. In the following slides I will demonstrate why you are mistaken about your belief.”
Pig Ignorance: “I demand evidence of your claims! First hand! You weren’t there! You don’t have the documents! NUH UH!”
The first two are entirely valid and have an important and worthwhile place in the pursuit of truth. The third knows the first two are words, but doesn’t know the difference.
This has been: Uncharitable Quick-Takes sponsored by Smithfield Hams.
*Afterthought: If this post really was sponsored (it isn’t) I could start doing sports-commentary style snippets with the Smithfield Hams™ Pig-Ignorant Play of the Day.
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